Voices

All time
Opinion: Our rules around seclusion and restraint in schools are failing children
Derval McDonagh
Money Diaries: An Irish executive assistant living in Argentina for a few months
The Journal reader
Romanian vote: Can democracy be saved by cancelling an election?
Roman-Gabriel Olar
Opinion: We can no longer sit back and let the Saudi regime legitimise itself through sports
Simon Tierney
Surrealing in the Years: It was a good week for the kind of people who have a lot of good weeks
Carl Kinsella
The history of Christmas in Ireland: Switzer’s, pantos and crane for dinner
Dr Niav Gallagher
Syria at a crossroads: Why we can’t let Syria become another forgotten crisis
Barry Andrews
Opinion: Has cinema etiquette gone out the window?
Niamh O'Reilly
Lynn Boylan: The EU must do better on toxic chemicals in toys
Lynn Boylan
Parenting: Looking forward to Christmas? No, me neither
Margaret Lynch
Money Diaries: How is your budget looking this Christmas? Would you like to keep a diary for us?
The Journal reader
Law and order in Ireland: 'Our new government must now avoid policing by press release'
John O'Brien
Opinion: Dublin's North inner city's issues must be resolved at the root cause once and for all
Glen Kearney
Surrealing in the Years: Tired five-second hoist a perfect symbol of Irish political climate
Carl Kinsella
Opinion: Romania’s democracy is in real danger – and so is Eastern Europe’s peace and stability
Roman-Gabriel Olar
Paul Murphy: Clearly, the Irish left needs to unite once and for all ahead of future elections
Paul Murphy
Late Late Toy Show: 'It's not really for kids anymore, is it?'
Niamh O'Reilly
Low election turnout: 'Do we need to think like Australia and bring in compulsory voting?'
Emma DeSouza
Farmer: What is the Mercosur trade deal and why are so many of us against it?
Thomas Duffy
Larry Donnelly: Was President Biden wrong to pardon his son?
Larry Donnelly
Johnny Fallon on coalition formation: 'A slim majority is not the worst thing for a government'
Johnny Fallon
Losing the Greens from government: 'Climate Change hasn’t gone away, you know'
Oisín Coghlan
Opinion: This election exposed disability services for what they are — the scandal of our age
Tom Clonan
Opinion: Voters chose local certainty in this election — 'better the devils we know'
Dr Brendan Flynn
Money Diaries: Financial services manager on £43K living in the UK
The Journal reader
Opinion: How the new Irish Government can end HIV transmission by 2030
Stephen O'Hare
Opinion: Fast fashion conglomerates are having a profoundly negative impact on Irish businesses
Elaine Maguire O'Connor
To the politicians: 'My generation lives with a housing crisis that will last a lifetime'
Sylvia Power
Surrealing in the Years: Election has foregrounded empathy, or the lack thereof, in Irish politics
Carl Kinsella
RACO Chief: The next government must prioritise national Defence and Security
Lt Col Conor King
Brain injury: Rehab is crucial, but survivors are often forgotten and just left to exist
Dr Karen Foley
Opinion: Wake up — Ireland is in serious trouble now Trump is taking office
Aidan Regan
Analysis: What does this election mean for remote employees and employers?
John Evoy
Health and the election: 'Our hospital system is faltering and we can't ignore it any longer'
Professor Rónán Collins
Electing women: This General Election is Ireland’s chance to rewrite the political rulebook
Katie Deegan
Parenting: Social media is teaching kids how to live unattainable, high-end lives
Margaret Lynch
'Our people are suffering': Kanturk has shown the challenges faced by the disability sector
Derval McDonagh
Cancer patient: It takes an enormous toll on your body... and your pocket
Mark McCormick
Money Diaries: An administrative worker on €46K living in the Midlands
The Journal reader
Tribute to Jon Kenny: 'Jon and Pat found new ways for us to laugh at ourselves'
Sharon Mannion